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[HTC Excalibur] skaroger867:
being an ex dash owner i must say the dash was one of the best phones ive ever owned by far and i mean by FAR! im pretty sure i might get one again. the viva is great, touch screen and all, but i miss my full qwerty, as tiny and mighty as that thing was. to think my old dash ended up sold and with a broken screen sitting at my cousins house getting no use.

thats it im prepping a dash folder on my desktop as we speak.

oh and to answer the question of why the dash, its simple, if it aint broke dont fix it. dash is a very well rounded phone, thin and versatile. if your thinking of getting rid of your dash DONT!
[HTC Excalibur] Mikey:
*kicks you for the comment you made*

watch it ninja boy :)
[HTC Excalibur] Erickomen27:
In All Honesty, I Have Had The Dash And I Now Have The G1, Although Truth Be Said The Dash Was Just Like A Baby To Me I Kept Care Of It And Everything, AlthoughThe Metal Part Started Faliing Off About The 2nd Year Into It But Was Still Clean And Nice, Then One Day My Sister Pushed Me Into A Wall And The Screen Cracked :( So Thats The End Of My Dash, The Only Problem I Had With The Phone Was The OS Windows Mobile Has Got To Be The Weakest OS Ever Created =/ Its So Slow And Freezes All The Time. And I Am A Big Windows OS Fan

So Now I Got A G1 One Of The Phones I've Wanted Since Google Announed They Were Creating An OS Now The G1 OS Even Though Its Brand New Feels More Right There Is So Much About It That Is Way Better Than The Dash The Phone Itself Feels Good And It Looks So Much Cleaner, I Feel That The G1 Is Maybe 10x Better Than The Dash, But Then Again Some People May Not Want To Change :?
[HTC Excalibur] Ryanmo5:
Believe me man its the fastest growing section on xda. Its a nightmare actually lol. You won't lose interest man, its a kick ass phone once you root and deck out. Feels like when i first got the dash actually, it was boring as hell with wm 5, but after i release the fury it was ALL GOOD.
[Touch HD General] Kov695:
Hey all-

I have searched for the past 4 hours with no prevail. I have seen on youtub when people go to the internet tab and press the "launch internet" button, it goes to the internet. My HD is NOT doing that. I press the button and it stays highlighted for a second or two, then does nothing. I thought it was something to do with the phone and I hard reseted it, but no luck.

Is there anyone that knows how to fix this so I can use that feature instead of going through the start menu.

Thanks much!

-Kov
[Touch HD General] deco105:
I noticed my Internet tab stopped working when I installed Skyfire browser. That's all I can help you with right now.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] eglunas:
Hi all. Have a problem. I tryed to flash my friends Kaiser with other rom by remote method. All is ok, but i was not able to see that his touchscreen didn't work. Friend don't want to repair it, but now he can't to calibrate screen and so new rom not starting. Is it possible to flash this phone with any backup to avoid calibration wizard at the start? Any ideas?

P.S. Sorry for my english
[Windows Mobile Themes] m.carroll:
FOR WM6.5 ONLY!!!!

GlossBlack

by: m.carroll

A glossy version of PureBlack2 found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=3651697

I haven't yet decided if it's too glossy for my likings, but hope you all enjoy. :D

FULLY WORKING for BOTH VGA and QVGA!!!!

Skin for Windows Mobile (Phone) 6.5, cab's fully uninstallable. Works with VGA/WVGA and QVGA/WQVGA, just download the correct resolution (without the W). Enjoy.

Changelog:

May 9, 2009 - Optical illusion trickery fixed in both versions. Please re-download!

May 8, 2009 - Added QVGA Release

May 7, 2009 - Initial VGA Release
[Windows Mobile Themes] eViL D::
This is superb, I've been waiting for this.... really!
[Windows Mobile Themes] CraZyLiLbOy:
Looks good. Thanks

Edit After installing this nothing happens? I soft reseted and it's still the same?
[Windows Mobile Themes] m.carroll:
CraZyLiLbOy: You have to select the theme from Start->Settngs->Today and click ok.
[Windows Mobile Themes] TheDude1120:
do u ever plan on changin the scroller to a shaded one or perhaps the clock icon, those are the only things i wish i could change in you theme
[Windows Mobile Themes] Star-Lite:
awesome looking skin!

I am eagerly awaiting the qvga version.
[Windows Mobile Themes] TheLastOne:
Beautiful skin, which I will definitely use when you create the QVGA version.

Well done!
[Windows Mobile Themes] m.carroll:
I haven't done much in terms of Titanium skinning, so I may change the clock and other icons in the near future, although I've been concentrating on only just the WM6.5 OS theming. The main purpose of my two skins so far have been to have a very Windows Mobile 6.5 feel to them not altering it too much, so in future themes I might do more with the scrollbar and other elements, but for now I'm just trying to do a bit without overpowering the MS feel.

I can do colored versions of this one if anyone's interested, just drop a reply with some color ideas...

I unfortunately don't have a QVGA device to test on (poor dead Wizard), and there are no Emulators available yet (will make things TONS easier), and PureBlack (my other theme) had some issues on QVGA so I need to sort them out before I port this one.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Star-Lite:
Im currently running pureBlack on my Hermes (QVGA) and I Haven't found any flaws yet :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] WH33LSONFiRE:
hmmm sweeetttt,

going to test it when AHEN 6d is installed in a few minutes ^^

thanks! ^^
[Windows Mobile Themes] m_ihab77:
Looks nice mate, thank you:)
[Windows Mobile Themes] jxa4508:
Wow That is slickk!! I have the QVGA installed on my i910 of the flat black, but would love to try out the gloss black when it is available! Any ETA on when Gloss balck will be available for the QVGA for the i910??
[Windows Mobile Themes] intothevoid:
I really like this. The glossy bars really stand out. Nice work man.
[Windows Mobile Themes] m.carroll:
The much-requested, highly anticipated (W)QVGA version is now available. First post updated.

Time for some zzz's. I'm sure my body really wishes I didn't love this so much... :cool:
[Windows Mobile Themes] RR33:
AWESOME !

Very nice work, that's perfect for me,

Thanx

:)
[Windows Mobile Themes] leppie:
Nice :)

One problem on QWVGA, the list item (as seen in the today plugin selection page) is a bit small in height. The checkboxes overflow a bit.

Thanks.
[Windows Mobile Themes] krazy_about_technology:
Really good theme :) Awesome work buddy, this actually looks good even on my QVGA screen, second after greenhtc theme. Kudos to you. Just if there was some transparency on the home screen, it would look more 6.5 stylish. But its fine even now also.
[Windows Mobile Themes] m.carroll:
Could you take a screenshot of this and also one of the same screen with the Classic Blue theme? (CapSure is a great program for taking screenshots on your phone, or MyMobiler works with your phone connected to a computer)

krazy_about_technology: actually there is transparency on the homescreen, its just tough to see because the wallpaper is so dark. If you change to a different wallpaper, you'll see that the glossy top and bottom bars become transparent and let the background through. One of my next ideas is to see how far we can push the whole transparency thing, just about every ui element in these themes supports true per-pixel png alpha transparency, and there are a lot of possibilities.
[Windows Mobile Themes] J0nas:
it's amazing!!

Many thanks for the QVGA resolution!
[Windows Mobile Themes] Star-Lite:
Amazing skin, looks very nice :D

This will be my CHome skin for a loong loong time :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] jxa4508:
Absolutely AWESOME, love it.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mddjr01:
I love it, But I also use TF3D2 with it and was wondering if you could post the background/wallpaper so I can use throughout. Thanks
[Windows Mobile Themes] m.carroll:
Wallpaper zipped and attached. Just find the right resolution for you :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] mddjr01:
Thank you, beautiful work! :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] leppie:
No problem :)

Here is a bug with the X button, when you click it.
[Windows Mobile Themes] fablife:
Beautiful theme

Thank you m.carroll - very beautiful theme - will be using this for a long time!
[Windows Mobile Themes] m.carroll:
Ok, found the problem you mentioned, turns out it was an optical illusion with the grey-ish border I used. Fixed versions for VGA and QVGA coming soon.

The X-button issue that you mentioned is actually something entirely different. WM6.5 introduced major alterations to the UI, one of which is a double-wide X-Button which blocks access to the Battery icon. So that glow that you see, is actually correct. Just one of those funky things...
[Windows Mobile Themes] m.carroll:
New Versions Uploaded. Please re-download and install if you're currently using this theme. As subtle as a change it was, it really made a big difference in the "polish" (no pun intended :D ) that this theme has. Thanks for trying my theme!
[Windows Mobile Themes] avers:
Beautiful!

Thank You!
[Windows Mobile Themes] tboy2000:
Will this work with 6.1? If not can you do one for 6.1? It is excellent!
[Windows Mobile Themes] mike21pr:
this is awesome!!! looks great on my vogue and the glass effect on the top and bottom bars are the iceing on the cake

are you planning to do this style on different colors or a scrollbar skin?

a gloss red, blue, green etc. would be great
[Windows Mobile Themes] galaxys:
This is superb...I've been looking for this!! great work!
[Windows Mobile Themes] m.carroll:
tboy2000: unfortunately, this is one of the biggest features that make WM6.5 so great, and as such it won't work on 6/6.1. the only way to skin like this is with wisbar, and its not something i'm familiar with.

mike21pr: color packs to come :D and i might as well throw something on the scrollbar, it just doesnt scale well because of the way that wm stretches it.
[Windows Mobile Themes] aditama85:
nothing happened to my device, only background colour changing, nothing else

my device is dopod d810 with standard wm 6.0...

do i need upgrading into 6.1/6.5 beta ??
[Windows Mobile Themes] m.carroll:
i guess i'll update the first post to make it clearer, but this theme is for WM6.5 ONLY

if you would like to use it, you will have to either upgrade or wait until an upgrade is available. sorry.
[Windows Mobile Themes] m.carroll:
i know i'm a total tease, but hot damn, it's blue:

don't worry, coming soon :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] mddjr01:
Nice, look forward to Blue! (love th glossy black) :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] robotphood:
Probably too much to ask, but would you consider more rectangular/square taskbars instead of the rounded corners?
[Windows Mobile Themes] m.carroll:
I actually liked the way they mimicked the rounded edges of the default theme's elements, but here are two CAB's that must be installed IN ADDITION to the GlossBlack themes from the first post. They change the Taskbar and Softkey Bar to have square corners. Enjoy.
[Windows Mobile Themes] robotphood:
Thank you so much!
[Windows Mobile Themes] monsterpt:
WOW. This theme is great. I have a Samsung Omnia running a cooked 6.5 and have had three people comment on how classy the phone looks with this theme. I really like how you have been able to improve on WM 6.5 extras. Really makes the new options jump out at you.

I'll tell the Omnia geeks to check this out.
[Windows Mobile Themes] m.carroll:
Thanks for the praise everyone, I really appreciate it.

Since the blue version has technically been ready for release, i'll go ahead and put it up here, although only in VGA/WVGA. If there's enough interest in QVGA i'll do it, it just gets to be a tedious process (the graphic design is only interesting the first time).

I'm really hoping to start having theme-creation documentation filtering down from MS sometime soon, it'll unlock all the secrets, and I'm guessing, some hidden theme bits we haven't seen yet.
[Windows Mobile Themes] naset:
i cant see the number when i dial bcoz the highlight was black and the number also black.i hope u can fixed it.im using qvga version.tq.
[Windows Mobile Themes] m.carroll:
i'm sorry, i dont quite follow, could you post a screenshot? it would be really helpful
[Windows Mobile Themes] pmorganii:
qvga interest here! looks great...using black now...love it!
[Windows Mobile Themes] Mikulec:
+1 for me.
[Windows Mobile Themes] naset:
here you go.this is the problem.sory,my english was bad.:D
[Windows Mobile Themes] m.carroll:
to fix the dialer thing, you have to edit dlrback_port.png and dlrblack_land.png in the /windows folder. if you attach them i'll fix and cab them, but at this time we don't have control over the colors of specific text elements.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mike21pr:
qvga interest shown here.... :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] Sonic Boom:
wow thats one sexy a55 skin, just installed it on wm6.5 cooked rom running spb 3.02 beta and it runs flawlessly, only gripe is the ugly creme colored dialer i cant get to change black, other than that i gives ya 2 thumbs up, never mind i found the answer hklm machine/security/phone/skin : dword to 0
[Windows Mobile Themes] naset:
thank you for your attention.this is the files that u need.it is hidden :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] m.carroll:
hrm, shouldnt change the dialer that i'm aware of...

naset, i do appreciate you sending the files over, unfortunately my proposed solution was incorrect. i'm researching a bit now.
[Windows Mobile Themes] jeffrey2000:
damn that's nice, can't wait for the QVGA version :o :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] jeffrey2000:
Made my own (Windows Se7en) blue (W)QVGA version based on your black theme...

It's still work in progress but lemme know what you think of it...
[Windows Mobile Themes] J0nas:
very good work!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] bjhill2112:
New build changed the themes handling of background colors. Any chance for an update for build 21815?

Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Themes] johnny2678:
+1... the dialogs background is now gray instead of white with 21815
[Windows Mobile Themes] shiner88:
+1

i need the theme for my ROM!!!

:cool:
[Windows Mobile Themes] dheerajk27:
+1... Same here. Would love to have the theme (which I have been constantly using for months) updated.
[Windows Mobile Themes] dheerajk27:
Those who want a temporary solution for this till @m.carrol updates his theme, try the trick in he following link.

LINK

It worked for me!
[Windows Mobile Themes] m.carroll:
Sorry guys, it's been a busy week, but I am working on a fix. Thanks for the patience.
[Windows Mobile Themes] agent_47:
i could fix almost all wm6.5 theme using the reg setting attached bellow but not this one...maybe this will speed up ur work!!! really wan this again!!!

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=198116&d=1245674230

EDIT: got it working!!!! finally!!!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] CowMix:
how did you fix it? can you post the reg settings? thanxs :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] reinamesa:
This worked for me too.

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Themes] Jasafo:
are there any skins like that(PureBlack) for WM6.1 out there?

would be great

thx in advance
[Windows Mobile Themes] MickeyMan:
Really the best theme, I've ever seen! Almost perfect. But.... :) - two little problems:

1. Black font on black background at random search:

2. Selected tab is the same color as other tabs (it is not singled out by color or shape):

I'm not sure if these problems are connected with theme or other settings, but maybe somebody here knows the solution?
[Windows Mobile Themes] m.carroll:
I would check your Resco skin's settings, i'm unfamiliar with the application, but i've heard it gets its colors from the system theme colors. since this is black-based, i dont know if there's a way to avoid that.

try downloading the grey background fix shown a few posts above, should change things for you on the second screenshot. PS: you have 2x Blackstones? are they both being used ?!?
[Windows Mobile Themes] MickeyMan:
You were right. Twice :).

1. Random search colors in Resco Explorer depends on it's skin.

2. After applying white background patch, selected tab is white, and the others stay gray.

My problems are solved :).

Thanks for help.

PS

I've got two Blackstones. One that I use as a normal phone, and the other for fun and testing. I like playing with electronic gadgets, unfortunately I need reliable phone at work, so I can't experiment with it. Before I change ROM or other important soft on my main phone, I test it on the second one.
[Windows Mobile Themes] navenedrob:
How can I cook this into my ROM? It is for a 240x240 Treo ROM.
[Windows Mobile Themes] m3y7:
thank you before using it!
[Windows Mobile Themes] Inmortal:
m.carroll, do you know why i have the grey background behind the letters? it seems to appear on every windows box and i cant get rid of it..can you please help me? thanks
[Windows Mobile Themes] orochi_cn:
I found the same issue.
[Windows Mobile Themes] TheLastOne:
That seemed to happen after a certain build point in Windows Mobile 6.5. Seemed to change the base colors. The skin needs an update.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mikevillarroel:
nothing yet?

any news about an update for QVGA?
[Windows Mobile Themes] J0nas:
m.carroll, can you share vga wallpaper from your theme to put in TF3D also?

Congratulations, your work is very beautiful and simple!
[Windows Mobile Themes] ChrisXP27:
please for WM 6.5.1 23060!!! WVGA
[Windows Mobile Themes] Nullstring:
hi, where do you create your theme ?

will you share it?
[Windows Mobile Themes] Vip3rV333:
Am I the only one were if I activate this theme, after a reset, the bottom bar turns all grey and that start button is gone? Tried on two diff ROMS and same thing...
[Windows Mobile Themes] Nullstring:
working good for me :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] Vip3rV333:
Are you using TF3D2 or Titanium?
[Windows Mobile Themes] Nullstring:
yes, am using Titanium.

but currently, am reflashing again. can't get the PP I want..
[Windows Mobile Themes] Vip3rV333:
Try it with TF3D if you can right after a restart and let me know if it does that for you, if you don't mind. ;) Its a cool looking theme but its the only one that does this. :(
[Windows Mobile Themes] Smogg01:
solution (tested on omnia i900 / wqvga / WM6.5 23017):

- download both file and put them to your phone (unpack zipped sys file)

- start UiTweaker

- launch SysColor Changer (3rd tab)

- Tools -> Import -> UITweaker_color_scheme.sys

- Tools -> Apply, and it will ask you about preform soft reset (do it)

- all should look ok now :-)
[Windows Mobile Themes] MickeyMan:
This is my favorite theme on Blackstone. But now I'm waiting for HTC HD2. Are You going to update this theme for new WM6.5?

Please.... :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] magawa:
I Have made a small edit on icons for qvga or wqvga

fixed the white rows on task bar and soft key bar

see picture
[Windows Mobile Themes] Zahurtex:
Thanks for the nice work.
[Windows Mobile Themes] klausknauer:
Hallo to Everybody !

Good Work !

Is is possible to make a Version for the HTC HD2 without

the white rows on task bar and soft key bar ??

(the rows are around every Graphik, i think so)

Please ............ Thank you.............
[Windows Mobile Themes] Puppy93:
Alright I am new to all of this, I have an HTC Snap 3G (Windows Mobile 6.5) and I am unsure of how to install this. I installed it, and I go to Settings > Home Screen (I don't have Today) and I can't seem to get it.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] madson011:
has anyone heard or seen whether the Touch Pro 2 will have a magnetic stylus. i know the diamond 2 doesnt but i hadnt seen anything about the touch pro 2
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] cocoaju:
From the videos I have seen online, looks like it does. I am not 100% sure.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] emwdava:
I saw a videoreview of the TP2 and it did not have a magnetic stylus, but It still did trigger the screen when you pull it out.

That's enough for me. A friend of mine has a Diamond 1 and he has lost 2 styluses. I would actually prefer my stylus to snap in place rather than having just a magnet hold it in place.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] jgal:
The TP2 definetly HAS a magnetic stylus and thats for sure. There was a quick hardware review on www.pda.pl and David confirmed that the stylus is magnetic
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] Ciciban:
I have it in my hands right now and can tell you that the stylus is 100% not magnetic. But it does turn it on when you pull the stylus out.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] madson011:
you are so lucky to have this wonderful device. any thoughts, nags, concerns about the overall device
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] Ciciban:
The unit I have has just locked - demo period expired - itself and I need to hardreset it - don't know how at the moment.

But I can say that it looks really great from the outside. Keyboard is fantastic. Even when I tilt the screen up I can still press numeric keys on the keyboard. I also love metalic rim on the top of the device, reminds me of iphone.

It feels much more solid than Touch PRO. Specially how the screen holds to the rest of device when you open and close it.

Even my girlfriend loves it and can't wait to get one :).

I played with Xperia for some time this week and can tell you that this phone has much bettter feel - for me.

This phone even looks expensive and when I put it on the table besides Tuch PRO, HD or Diamond 2 (just did that :p ) it looks much better.

And, not to forget, the back is perfect - 100% no fingerprints. It's shiny and looks like cars body, metal silver/grayish metalic look.

Since I have most HTC phines at home I can say that this one is top of the line as for build quality (I don't know how would it perform over longer period of time), visual looks and feel.

Conclusion: this phone looks and feels great. I'm not easily satisfied and I know and own HTC phones since Qtek 2020 and can tell you that Touch PRO 2 is the best one I ever had in my hands. At the moment I would give it 9.5/10. Thats because it has no 3.5 mm headphone jack.

If only it would have a good camera so I could record good videos at 640x480... :D I did this with Diamond 2 and the video was not so good. Recorded a drive from home to work. Does not like fast moving too much :(.

I'll give the phone back today or monday at the latest and am sorry I could not run the software on it since it locked itself and I don't know how to hardeset it. All I manage to do is to send it in 3 color mode... :(
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] cocoaju:
is the back cover made of entire plastic or are there any metallic parts?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] Ciciban:
It looks all plastic to me.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] CraZyLiLbOy:
why would you want that anyway?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] cocoaju:
So it's plastic, nothing special, it just looks like it is made of mixed material. it still looks good though. :D

Can't wait till I can have a fiddle with it.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] anmc28:
no it is not magnetic
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] Link278:
... that sucks I thought a magnetic stylus would be pretty cool... but oh well
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] cocoaju:
Doesn't really matter I think. I have lost a stylus already on the HD. So it's more secure using the clip on stylus.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] mallman:
agreed, Ive lost 3 ;)
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] zesper:
with a clip on stylus, with time and use, the stylus usually loosens up, and becomes subject to falling out and being lost. so for me a magnetic stylus is a better deal.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] emwdava:
I've had a Mio 168 (PDA/GPS), Mio A201 and a Mio P550. All these devices are with styluses that snap in place and I have never lost a stylus and that's everyday use on all 3 devices approx. 2years/device.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] cocoaju:
Agreed, I have had my P3600i for 2 years now and not lost a single stylus but lost my HD stylus within the first month. I have to be very careful with it now when I take it out of my pocket, so it doesn't drop off accidentally. :p